Bet has ordered the docu-series “Copwatch America” from Renowned Films and Critical Content.
The show will follow the work of activists known as “copwatchers” who try to monitor police activity in volatile areas. Bet has ordered 10 hourlong episodes from Renowned Films and Critical Content.
“Bet Networks is committed to bringing important stories of systemic issues of race and justice across our nation to light. We are taking this on in a way no other brand and network can, through platforms like our powerful ‘Finding Justice’ franchise and our upcoming original docu-series Copwatch America,” said Marisa Levy, VP and head of unscripted for Bet Networks. “We look forward to partnering with acclaimed storytellers Renowned Films and Critical Content and continue to empower our community and focus on activists who use video cameras to protect the rights and in some cases, the lives of African-Americans in police encounters.”
“Copwatch America” is executive produced by Max Welch,...
The show will follow the work of activists known as “copwatchers” who try to monitor police activity in volatile areas. Bet has ordered 10 hourlong episodes from Renowned Films and Critical Content.
“Bet Networks is committed to bringing important stories of systemic issues of race and justice across our nation to light. We are taking this on in a way no other brand and network can, through platforms like our powerful ‘Finding Justice’ franchise and our upcoming original docu-series Copwatch America,” said Marisa Levy, VP and head of unscripted for Bet Networks. “We look forward to partnering with acclaimed storytellers Renowned Films and Critical Content and continue to empower our community and focus on activists who use video cameras to protect the rights and in some cases, the lives of African-Americans in police encounters.”
“Copwatch America” is executive produced by Max Welch,...
- 4/16/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Viacom’s Bet is exploring the men and women on the front lines fighting police brutality and injustice in a ten-part series from Critical Content-backed Renowned Films.
Copwatch America marks the biggest commission to date for the British production company, which has offices in La and which Tom Forman’s Critical owns a stake.
The series is a character-centric ob-doc that follows copwatchers from two U.S. cities including lifelong activists. The copwatchers, armed with cameras, fight every day to protect citizens, amplify the truth, and keep abuses of power in check. It will examine all sides of the story, also featuring police officers who insist they’re just trying to build up their communities.
The show was created by Renowned Films, which was set up by Max Welch, Duane Jones and Tim Withers in 2012, and is co-produced by Critical Content. Welch, Jones and Withers exec produce alongside Forman. The...
Copwatch America marks the biggest commission to date for the British production company, which has offices in La and which Tom Forman’s Critical owns a stake.
The series is a character-centric ob-doc that follows copwatchers from two U.S. cities including lifelong activists. The copwatchers, armed with cameras, fight every day to protect citizens, amplify the truth, and keep abuses of power in check. It will examine all sides of the story, also featuring police officers who insist they’re just trying to build up their communities.
The show was created by Renowned Films, which was set up by Max Welch, Duane Jones and Tim Withers in 2012, and is co-produced by Critical Content. Welch, Jones and Withers exec produce alongside Forman. The...
- 4/16/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Bet has given a 10-episode series order to the docuseries “Copwatch America,” the network announced Tuesday.
Produced by Renowned Films and Critical Content, “Copwatch America” is set to follow “copwatchers” from two U.S. cities, who turn their cameras on police to protect citizens, amplify the truth and keep abuses of power in check.
According to the network, the 10-episode series will feature voices from both sides of the issue, “from police officers who insist they are just trying to build up their communities, to the copwatchers determined to speak truth to power.”
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Executive producers on the project are Max Welch, Tim Withers and Duane Jones for Renowned Films and Critical Content CEO Tom Forman.
“Bet Networks is committed to bringing important stories of systemic issues of race and justice across our nation to light.
Produced by Renowned Films and Critical Content, “Copwatch America” is set to follow “copwatchers” from two U.S. cities, who turn their cameras on police to protect citizens, amplify the truth and keep abuses of power in check.
According to the network, the 10-episode series will feature voices from both sides of the issue, “from police officers who insist they are just trying to build up their communities, to the copwatchers determined to speak truth to power.”
Also Read: Lena Waithe's 'Twenties' Lands Back at Bet, Finally Gets Series Order
Executive producers on the project are Max Welch, Tim Withers and Duane Jones for Renowned Films and Critical Content CEO Tom Forman.
“Bet Networks is committed to bringing important stories of systemic issues of race and justice across our nation to light.
- 4/16/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Finding Justice is a Bet docuseries about the efforts of a wide range of people in African-American communities working to correct injustices. As such, it might interest people who are interested in learning more about not just important issues such as police brutality and voter suppression but also about how activists and other agents of change are mobilizing to bring about a better world. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about Finding Justice: 1. Produced By a Collaboration Deadline has stated that Finding Justice is the product of a collaboration between Seven Bucks Productions
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Bet’s “Finding Justice”...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Bet’s “Finding Justice”...
- 4/15/2019
- by Allen Lee
- TVovermind.com
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